British Columbia BCBid #222577

Assessment Services for Mosquitofish Suppression in Fishtrap Creek

The Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship is seeking specialized services to assess the suppression of invasive Western Mosquitofish in Fishtrap Creek, British Columbia. - Government Buyer: - Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship (Government of British Columbia) - Scope of Work: - Assessment of the spread of Western Mosquitofish in Fishtrap Creek - Evaluation of eradication, containment, or other control measures - Consideration of impacts on native species, including Nooksack Dace and Salish Sucker - Products/Services Requested: - Mosquitofish suppression assessment services (no specific part numbers or products) - Unique Requirements: - Focus on ecological assessment and feasibility of invasive species control - Emphasis on protecting critical habitat for native species - No OEMs or specific vendors are named in the solicitation - Contract duration is estimated at 11 months - Submissions must be made electronically via the BC Bid system

Description

This Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship seeks services to assess the suppression of invasive Western Mosquitofish in Fishtrap Creek. The project involves investigating the spread of these invasive fish discovered in 2023 and evaluating the feasibility of eradication, containment, or other control measures. The assessment is critical due to potential impacts on native species such as Nooksack Dace and Salish Sucker, which have critical habitat in the area. The contract duration is estimated at 11 months, and submissions must be made electronically via the BC Bid system.

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